Apply By: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Team Lead

Job ID:
235191
Organization:
Ministry of Infrastructure
Division:
Transit Oriented Communities and Agency Oversight Division/ Transit Oriented Communities Policy and Delivery Branch
City:
Toronto
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary up to 18 months, with the possibility of an extension
Job code:
7A007 - Policy07
Salary:
$88,496.00 - $128,625.00 Per year

Effective, April 1, 2025, the new salary range for this position will be $90 930 to $132 162 per year in accordance with AMAPCEO collective agreement provisions.

Are you ready to join a high-performing teams to have a positive impact on the lives of Ontarians? Are you looking to drive change through strong relationships and solution-focused teamwork? Do you have demonstrated experience delivering complex initiatives and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Do you have knowledge of infrastructure and capital planning, land-use planning, and related issues? If so, the Ministry of Infrastructure would like to hear from you!

We seek a Team Lead to join the Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) Policy and Delivery Branch to support the delivery of the Subways and GO Transit and Light Rail Transit (LRT) TOC programs. As a Team Lead, you will play a key leadership role in the development of policies, execution of project deliverables and implementation of activities related to the development of TOCs and associated initiatives. Working in collaboration with Infrastructure Ontario, Metrolinx, partner ministries and key stakeholders, you will contribute to the delivery of the government's vision for transit-oriented communities.

Note: This position is located at 777 Bay St. Toronto, however alternate work arrangements may be available.

About the job

In this role, you will:

• Plan, lead and develop TOC policies and programs
• Implement and manage TOC projects by leading the development of implementation strategies and processes
• Develop TOC program/policy and planning proposals and frameworks
• Identify trends, methodologies and best practices in TOC implementation in other jurisdictions
• Lead concurrent multi-disciplinary project teams
• Develop and implement performance measures and benchmarks to evaluate the effectiveness of programs in meeting proposed goals and objectives
• Provide strategic advice, expertise, and technical support on a broad range of contentious issues and related economic impacts
• Lead/co-ordinate the preparation of detailed position papers, reports, and presentations
• Serve as designated ministry representative on inter-ministerial and inter-jurisdictional committees and task forces

What you bring to the team


Technical and policy/program development knowledge:

You have the ability to:
• demonstrate knowledge of economic theory, principles and practices related to TOC planning, and understand links between economic policy and planning issues
• demonstrate knowledge of strategic planning and current/anticipated transit issues and trends
• experience with policy and program development and decision-making processes

Leadership and project management skills:

You have the ability to:
• plan, organize and conduct major multi-disciplinary projects to support Ministry/Government TOC policies and programs
• define project scope, design, methodologies, budget and human resources, and develop terms of reference and deliverables
• apply planning skills and research methodologies to provide leadership to multi-stakeholder project teams in the development of strategies, policies, programs and transit models
• facilitate the development of sound recommendations for consideration by senior management

Communication and interpersonal skills:

You have the ability to:
• prepare and present a wide range of complex material including briefing materials, policy papers, correspondence and Cabinet submissions
• use consultation and communication principles to build and maintain strategic partnerships with a broad range of internal/external contacts
• develop, lead, and participate on cross-ministry/stakeholder and industry consultation processes
• contribute to the development of communication strategies and vehicles to disseminate government policy directions and initiatives

Research, analytical and evaluation skills:

You have the ability to:
• use program analysis and evaluation skills, including performance measurement and benchmarking, risk assessment methods, and techniques
• evaluate the effectiveness of existing programs, to address identified issues, and assess the impact/risks associated with changes/trends/ developments in other jurisdictions
• interpret and apply legislation, regulations, policy frameworks, political agenda, and related Government programs and priorities

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer  accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please  contact us.

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Additional information:

Apply by:
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
  • 1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 months, 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Work hours:
Category:
Consulting and Planning
Posted on:
Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Note:

  • Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
  • The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
  • E-IN-235191/25


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